Northeast Delhi Violence: Smoke was seen rising from buildings and streets were strewn with rocks and broken glasses after three days of violence between pro- and anti-citizenship law protesters.
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The violence-hit areas continue to remain tense this morning, with police and paramilitary personnel on the ground. 20 people have been killed. The number of injured have risen from 150 to 183.
Late last night, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited areas affected by the violence and met with top police officers. Mr Doval visited areas such as Seelampur, Jaffrabad, Maujpur and Gokulpuri Chowk to take stock of the law and order situation.
The Cabinet Committee on Security - the final decision-making body on matters related to country's security - will meet today to discuss the violence in the capital.
Smoke was seen rising from buildings and streets were strewn with rocks and broken glasses after three days of violence between pro- and anti-citizenship law protesters.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who oversees law and order in Delhi, held his third meeting within 24 hours over violence in the northeastern part of the national capital.
Here are the live updates of the northeast Delhi violence:
Police conduct flag march in Bhajanpura, Khajuri Khas as fresh violence erupts
The police conducted flag march in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura and Khajuri Khas on Tuesday after the areas witnessed arson and stone-pelting.
A battery shop was set on fire in Bhajanpura. The shop was vandalised and burnt batteries were strewn on the road.
Contact numbers of riot victims
Any person who wants the details of any victim, he or she may contact the following officers.
Delhi Police: Any person who wants the details of any victim, he or she may contact the following officers. #DelhiViolence
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Shaheen Bagh matter to be heard by Top Court on March 23
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on petitions to remove the anti-citizenship law protesters from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh to March 23, saying it's "time for all parties to lower temperatures".
The top court had adjourned the hearing in the matter after the interlocutors appointed by it submitted their report in a sealed cover on Monday.
Senior advocates Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran, who were named as mediators, were tasked with persuading the protesters to continue their agitation in another location, so the road can reopen and commuters do not face problems.
A team of Fire Department is conducting cooling operation at the tyre market in Gokulpuri area; the market was set ablaze on 24th February.
Delhi: A team of Fire Department is conducting cooling operation at the tyre market in Gokulpuri area; the market was set ablaze on 24th February. #DelhiViolence
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"Enough Forces On Ground In Delhi, No One Needs To Fear": NSA Ajit Doval
There are enough forces on the ground and no one needs to fear, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval told NDTV after he took stock of the situation in a part of Delhi that saw unrelenting violence over citizenship law protests since Sunday.
The clashes have killed 20 and left over 150 injured. Mr Doval, who visited areas affected by the violence late last night, said "no law-abiding citizen would be harmed anyway by anyone".
Section 144 in northeast Delhi to continue
After unprecedented violence in Delhi, prohibitory orders under Section 144 imposed in several parts of the national capital, will continue till further order, sources said on Wednesday.
Sources in the Delhi Police confirmed that the prohibitory orders which were imposed on Tuesday haven't been lifted as of now and status quo remains. However, the police official refused to confirm anything about the shoot at sight orders.
According to sources, no officer in Delhi Police ordered for shoot-at-sight till now. Several localities, including Chand Bagh, Bhajanpura, Maujpur-Babarpur, and Jaffrabad witnessed unprecedented violence on Monday and Tuesday as pro and anti-CAA protesters clashed in which 17 persons are confirmed dead.
Death Toll Rises to 20
The number of deaths in the unprecedented violence in Delhi since Sunday has risen to 20. Stone-throwing between rival groups, arson and vandalism on Tuesday marked unrelenting violence over citizenship law protests for more than 24 hours in northeast Delhi.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said Army should be called in and police is unable to control situation in northeast Delhi where 18 people have died and over 150 have been injured amid clashes between pro and anti-citizenship law protesters.
Mr Kejriwal's latest remark is a turnaround after he told reporters on Tuesday that Army was not required in the area to control the violence.
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Ajit Doval has been given charge of bringing Delhi violence under control
NSA Ajit Doval has been given the charge of bringing Delhi violence under control. He's going to brief PM and Cabinet about the situation.
Ajit Doval last night visited Jafrabad, Seelampur and other parts of Northeast Delhi where he held talks with leaders of different communities: Government Sources
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will attend the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting, today.
Death Toll Rises to 18
The number of deaths in the unprecedented violence in Delhi since Sunday has risen to 18. Stone-throwing between rival groups, arson and vandalism on Tuesday marked unrelenting violence over citizenship law protests for more than 24 hours in northeast Delhi. Over 150 people have been injured in the clashes.
NSA Ajit Doval Visits Violence-Hit Areas
Late last night, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited areas affected by the violence and met with top police officers.
Mr Doval visited areas such as Seelampur, Jaffrabad, Maujpur and Gokulpuri Chowk to take stock of the law and order situation.
With the violence spiraling on Tuesday, Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting with cops and officials on Tuesday evening, his third in 24 hours.
The meeting was also attended by top IPS officer SN Srivastava, who was appointed as the special police commissioner on Tuesday.
Police Uses Water Cannons
Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia (AAJMI) and Jamia Coordination Committee organise a demonstration outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence. People have gathered here demanding action against #DelhiViolence and seeking restoration of peace.
Delhi: Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia (AAJMI) and Jamia Coordination Committee organise a demonstration outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence. People have gathered here demanding action against #DelhiViolence and seeking restoration of peace.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to the family of the injured Shahdara DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police) Amit Sharma and inquired about his health, news agency ANI quoted as saying.
Latest visuals of Northeast Delhi
Latest visuals from Maujpur, Seelampur and Gokulpuri, some of the Northeast Delhi areas where violence has been ongoing. Many security personnel have been deployed here.
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Delhi: Latest visuals from Maujpur, Seelampur and Gokulpuri. Security personnel deployed in these areas. #NortheastDelhi
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Death Toll Rises to 17
The number of deaths in the unprecedented violence in Delhi since Sunday has risen to 17. Stone-throwing between rival groups, arson and vandalism on Tuesday marked unrelenting violence over citizenship law protests for more than 24 hours in northeast Delhi.
Over 150 people have been injured in the clashes.
Delhi is Burning, says Manish Tiwari
Condemning the violence which is taking place at Northeast Delhi since last Sunday, MP Manish Tiwari said on the day that US President Donald Trump was in Delhi, it was burning and "people were butchered".
State of National Capital
Day when @realDonaldTrump was in town
Delhi burnt.People were butchered.
Doors of Courts were knocked at midnight for safe passage
Not 1word of condemnation /solace from;@narendramodi,@AmitShah,@JPNadda
This is Gujarat Modelbarandbench.com/news/midnight-…
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US lawmakers express concern over Delhi violence
The violence over the amended citizenship act in India's capital New Delhi drew sharp reactions from US lawmakers with the mainstream media prominently reporting it along with the just-concluded visit of President Donald Trump.
Reacting to the violence that has claimed at least 13 lives in the past a couple of days, US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said the "deadly surge of religious intolerance in India is horrifying".
"Democracies should not tolerate division and discrimination or promote laws that undermine religious freedom," she said in a tweet, adding that the "world is watching".
CBSE postpones board exams in Northeast Delhi
The CBSE, in response to fears of students, has postponed Board exams scheduled for Wednesday in parts of northeast Delhi.
These include two in English Literature for Class X and three in Media and Web Applications for Class XII. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has ordered all private and government schools to remain closed.
Police disperse people who had gathered outside Arvind Kejriwal's house
Police disperse the people who had gathered outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence demanding action against Delhi Violence and seeking restoration of peace.
Delhi: Police disperse the people who had gathered outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence demanding action against #DelhiViolence and seeking restoration of peace. twitter.com/ANI/status/123…
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Amit Shah holds third meeting in 24 hours
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who oversees law and order in Delhi, held his third meeting within 24 hours over violence in the northeastern part of the national capital.
The meeting was also attended by Indian Police Service (IPS) officer SN Srivastava, who was appointed as the special police commissioner on Tuesday.
The meeting came hours after Mr Shah discussed the law and order situation with Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik, Congress leader Subhash Chopra, BJP's Manoj Tiwari and Ramvir Bidhuri. In the meeting, Mr Shah had urged the leaders to rise above politics to tackle the situation, news agency ANI reported.
No mosque damaged in Delhi's Ashok Vihar: Police
"Some false information/news item has been circulating regarding damage to a mosque in Ashok Vihar area.
It is to clarify that no such incident has taken place in the area of Ashok Vihar. Please do not spread false information," the Deputy Commissioner of Police of North West district said.
Ghulam Nabi Azad condemns Delhi violence
"Delhi's condition is extremely bad. It is saddening as it is India's capital. I regret that the government is not taking paying attention to it.
Steps should have been taken within a few hours only but it has been two days and no the situation is getting worse," Mr Azad told news agency ANI.
Indian Union Muslim League MP writes to Amit Shah, Arvind Kejriwal, seeks steps to maintain peace in Delhi
Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Lok Sabha member PK Kunhalikutty on Tuesday wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the violence in North-East Delhi areas and requested them to take steps so that peace and brotherhood is maintained in the city.
"It is a matter of severe anguish and utter distress that Delhi is burning where the law and order is under the direct control of the Central government.
It is more worrying that the peaceful protestors against the CAA were reportedly attacked brutally by a mob in the presence of police force," Mr Kunhalikutty wrote in the letter to Home Minister Amit Shah.
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